1994 Mercury Tracer vs 1994 Saturn SL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1994 Mercury Tracer | 1994 Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 66 | 286 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 2 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 52 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–29 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mercury Tracer | Saturn SL |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 12 | 49 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 44 |
| Seats | 4 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 37 |
| Power Train | 5 | 35 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
1994 Mercury Tracer
1994 Saturn SL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.